Connorism

Yesterday (Saturday) was a great day. We took a day trip to Boston with Jenn's father and sister (Susie). Jenn, the boys, and I went to the Boston Children's Museum (highly recommended!) while Jenn's dad and Susie walked the freedom trail. We also drove through Concord, MA on our way home, where we saw the Ralph Waldo Emerson home, the Old Manse, and some other sites (albeit in the dark and mostly from the car). Pictures will, I am sure, be forthcoming.

As we were driving home from Concord, I said something to Connor (I wish I could remember what I said!), to which he replied, "What's THAT supposed to mean?!?" I then told him, "Connor, you're adorable!" He said, "Don't call me 'dorable'!" What a nut!

The delicious cookie!

Connor and I made sugar cookies yesterday. I let him decorate some for dessert. They were beautiful. We couldn't leave Haydn out, of course, because if you know my son at all you know he'll have none of that. So...Haydn got a cookie too and boy did he enjoy it! We just had to take some pics as he DEVOURED it.

Saturday Fun!

We had such a fun day Saturday. We started with a ward breakfast with Santa. Scott sang a fun version Jingle Bells with a small group of men. It sounded awesome honey! Connor got to meet Santa. The first thing he told him was all about the hat that Santa left at our house (see previous post)! He's so funny! Then we went sledding with some friends. Connor did amazing! He loved it and even went down the hill all by himself! Haydn, on the other hand, hated it from the very first minute I put that snow suit on him! I think he hated being bundled up so much and not being able to move. He screamed for the first 10 min or so and then calmed down but was still highly irritated by the whole thing. He stopped crying when I took him down the hill. I only got one quick smile out of him the whole time we were there. Poor guy. We had a blast sledding and can't wait to do it again.

Let It Snow!

I think there is something so cute and sweet about little kids all bundled up playing outside! Yesterday it was on the warmer side (high 30's) and there was a tiny bit of snow left so Connor wanted to have a snowball fight! We went out and played with the snow and kicked a ball around until we got too cold. Today, for those of you that don't live in New England like us, it's been quite the storm. It started snowing at 10:30 this morning and hasn't stopped for a second and isn't supposed to until about midnight! There is AT LEAST half a foot out there, probably more! We didn't venture out to play in the storm today but we can't wait to build a snowman tomorrow!

Starting Christmas!

First let me say sorry! It's been so long since I've blogged. It's been a little crazy! We found out we were going to be able to move as we were headed out of town for Thanksgiving. Then we actually moved the next weekend after that. We are now in a really cute little house of our own. Well, not our own, we are renting but isn't an apt. it's a house. We love having our own space and a lot more of it! It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a yard. We are in heaven. Anyways, so that's been keeping us busy. We were packing, moving, unpacking and now we are finally setting up for Christmas!

We really wanted to start by cutting down our own tree this year. This is a first for us as a married couple and we have missed it from our childhoods. Anyway, here are some pics of our adventure (warning, there are a lot!)...

First we took a hayride to the trees. We were a little silly on the way. What funny faces!

Once there we had fun choosing the perfect one. Connor insisted that we follow him and he would lead us to our tree.Here's Scott thinking he's being funny!Now my big, strong man cuts down the real tree and hauls it away!

We had fun letting Connor help us decorate! He did a great job putting everything in one concentrated spot. That spot looked GREAT! We helped him reach a little higher. Haydn just stood by enjoying the seen.
Whaalllaaaa! I love my little family! Here's a really cute side story. Connor is really understanding Christmas this year and is becoming a little materialistic for the first time in his life. He keeps making a list of all the things he's going to ask Santa for...
1. New sunglasses (he lost his)
2. A new squirt gun (he broke it)
3. A sister (He was looking at this book where the story is about a brother and sister, he turns to me and says, "Mommy, we are missing a sister in our family. I want one. I'm going to ask Santa for a sister!")

Another story...so Scott served his mission in Holland. There they have a day on Dec. 5th where Santa (different name though) comes and leaves presents in the children's shoes. We decided to add this to our traditions. Santa brought Connor sunglasses already by the way (He was thrilled!). Later that day Connor found a Santa hat laying on the floor and asked what's this. I seized the moment and very worriedly said,"Oh no, Santa must have forgotten it here!" Connor picked up on it wonderfully and got just as concerned. It was SO funny! I calmed him down and said we could leave it for him with the milk and cookies on Christmas Eve. This will now be another tradition!